Gerund meaning 'the act of attacking or criticizing'.
Definitions
The act of attacking or criticizing someone or something forcefully or aggressively. The sudden assailing of the fortress took the defenders by surprise.
assailinggerund / present participle Functioning as an adjective derived from the present participle of 'assail'.
Translations
The assailing forces were relentless in their attack.
Нападающие силы были неумолимы в своей атаке.
Definitions
Attacking or criticizing someone or something in a forceful or aggressive way. The assailing comments from the critics left the artist feeling disheartened.